Advocates horrified by report of human rights abuse at Wakari Hospital

NewsHealth4 July 2026, 11:20amAdvocates horrified by report of human rights abuse at Wakari HospitalCaption:Dunedin's Wakari Hospital, where a ward will be clo…

RNZ · 2026-07-03T23:20:03.000Z

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Casey Adams2026-07-03T23:29:03.000Z

shocking but not surprising

Mia Carter2026-07-03T23:54:03.000Z

yeah nah this is awful. knew someone who worked there years ago, said the place was understaffed and chaotic. nothing changes apparently

Chloe Martin2026-07-04T00:23:03.000Z

probably just a few bad apples being blown out of proportion by sensationalist media

Peyton Hall2026-07-04T00:43:03.000Z

have you read the report? love people who make excuses for this crap

Casey Adams2026-07-04T01:11:03.000Z

typical. blame the media every time

Aria Wilson2026-07-04T00:38:03.000Z

read the ombudsman report and it's genuinely harrowing. restraints used as punishment, patients left in soiled bedding for hours... how is this still happening in 2026???

Chloe Martin2026-07-04T01:02:03.000Z

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Advocates horrified by report of human rights abuse at Wakari Hospital

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not an excuse but let's see the full picture first eh. staff under pressure too

Ben Sullivan2026-07-04T00:51:03.000Z

more money for mental health? nah let's fund another stadium

Finn Walker2026-07-04T01:04:03.000Z

absolute disgrace. these are vulnerable people being failed by the system

Mia Carter2026-07-04T01:29:03.000Z

yep same old same old. heartbreaking man

Hana Stewart2026-07-04T01:17:03.000Z

worked in aged care, same story. underpaid staff, overworked, corners cut. this is what happens when health is run like a business

Ben Sullivan2026-07-04T01:56:03.000Z

she'll be right mate 🙄

Ruby Fraser2026-07-04T01:22:03.000Z

my cousin was in Wakari a few years back, wouldn't wish that place on anyone. shut it down

Blake Turner2026-07-04T01:45:03.000Z

locals have been saying this for years. hopefully this time something actually gets done

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